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AEW Dynamite – October 1, 2025: 3 Things We Loved & 3 We Hated
Last night’s Dynamite saw continued expansion of The Don Callis Family, a development that sparked both intrigue and frustration. Here’s a breakdown of three things that worked and three that didn’t on the October 1st edition.
We Loved:
- Okada & Takeshita Tension: Despite a night heavily focused on the Callis Family, the show delivered on building anticipation for a potential clash between Kazuchika Okada and Konosuke Takeshita. A backstage segment finally acknowledged the simmering tension between the two, setting up a match against Brody King next week.
- Fletcher‘s Continued Momentum: Kyle Fletcher remains a standout performer within the faction. His involvement in El Clon’s distraction during the TNT Championship match, and the subsequent Family rally, highlighted his importance.
- Callis’ Heel Work: Don Callis continues to generate genuine heel heat. While not yet reaching ”go-away heat,” his presence on commentary remains a point of contention, but his overall managerial role is effectively villainous.
We Hated:
- Faction Bloat: The Don Callis Family’s rapid expansion is becoming a concern. Two new members – one returnee and one debut – joined the ranks on October 1st, leading to a feeling that anyone lacking direction in AEW is simply absorbed into the group.
- Underutilized Roster: The sheer size of the faction means many members receive limited television time. lance Archer and Rocky Romero were notably absent during the post-match Family gathering following El Clon’s interference, with Romero’s inclusion in the group often feeling forgotten.
- Directionless Additions: The integration of Andrade and El Clon feels somewhat haphazard. Andrade’s second run lacks a clear path, and El Clon suffered from the unfortunate injury to Hologram, leaving his position within the group unclear.
As Don Callis himself proclaimed during a backstage segment, “just when you think we’re down and out!” Though, the reality is that the ever-growing stable doesn’t feel vulnerable, even with its expanding roster. The question now is whether AEW can effectively utilize all its members and avoid the pitfalls of a bloated, directionless faction.
Written by daisy Ruth
